LRJ 1, As You Like It

The character I chose to follow throughout the play of "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare was Celia. She is the daughter of Duke Frederick and the cousin, as well as best friend, of Rosalind. In this act, she is in her father's court. Celia seems to be outside, and assumed that she is next to Rosalind onstage.
Duke Frederick banishes Rosalind for really no reason at all, and Celia refuses to stay without her. "I cannot live out of her company." 1.3.(90). This act of loyalty demonstrates Celia and Rosalind's tight bond. She shows that she does not care much about inheriting the court from her father, proving once again how much more important her cousin is. "No, let my father seek another heir." 1.3.(105). Because Rosalind can no longer stay, Celia leaves with her.
They decide to go to the Forest of Arden, and they create a plan. Rosalind will dress as a man named Ganymede and Celia as Aliena. Celia will be the "sister" of Ganymede. They ask the court clown, Touchstone, to accompany them. This shows that Celia likes the company of him.
Celia is a character who seems to give courage and reassurance to others. "Now go we in content to liberty, and not to banishment." 1.3.(144-145).